A designer will make colour
choices with the intention of enhancing the aesthetic appeal and, by
using colour to reinforce our emotional response, adding to the perception
that the desired attributes for that type of object or material are
being met. The designer's choices for the visual appearance of the objects
and surroundings in our everyday life will also determine many of their
application and performance properties.
To be able to make
informed decisions, a designer requires a good understanding of the
creative and technical application of coloured materials such as fabrics,
cosmetics, paints, plastics, coatings and inks. To move from concept
to finished article, a designer should be able to provide an unambiguous
communication of colour information throughout the design-to-prototype-to-product
process.
Education
and Training: The opportunity for full-time study,
part-time study, and industrial training in all aspects of colour science
and technology is provided by the Department
of Colour Science of the University of Leeds (UK).
Research
and Development:The Colour
Science research section at the University of Leeds studies the
chemical, physical, visual and psychological aspects of colour science
and technology. Probably
the only place in the world that does it all.
Service
to Industry: Colour
Science Analytical is Leeds University's service for the colour-making
and colour-using industries. A facility to help solve
problems in imaging, coloration and the creation and performance of
coloured materials.
Web
Resources: Teaching yourself or looking for background
information? Try the web resource Colour4Free
where documents, spreadsheets, diagrams and images concerning many aspects
of colour science are available.
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